Longquan washer bowl covered with blish celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 11 11.8 cm height = 3.6 cm. Condition : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free restorations.
A quite large and heavy basin of bulbous body and with everted rim, the interior with tinning. The neck incised with interlaced split palmettes in cartouches and a roundel with calligraphic inscription. The body with lobed roundels and semicircles containing vegetal motifs. Dimension: diameter: 34.5 cm, 16.8 cm high, weight: 2.7 kg. Condition: traces of usage, body with small dents.
Wonderfully preserved Poupee with very sturdy original body , superb bisque and painting and wonderful two piece costume , under-wearing , booties and lace bonnet .
17" ( 44 cm ) poupee with lovely bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate of pale quality and little sad face expression . She has almond shaped blue glass enamel eyes like the lovely portrait poupees from Jumeau , dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes ...
A very beautiful 31" ( 79 cm ) French bisque Bebe , with so pretty and childlike expression ...
An unusual vintage post Edwardian English sterling silver miniature mirror pendant on a sterling chain. The 2-1/2" x 1-3/8" mirror is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1916 with a C&N maker's mark, for Crisford and Norris. The 22" sterling silver chain with spring-ring catch is indistinctly marked on the loop, but tests as silver (it came with mirror, appears to be vintage but cannot guarantee it was purchased with mirror originally)...
Large bowl of deep rounded form, raised on a narrow foot with flared rim. The exterior chiselled and engraved, the neck with a band of nasta'liq inscription. Below a frieze of floral motifs and trilobed arches. Condition: traces of usage, rubbing to tinning. Dimension: diameter: 29.6 cm, 13.6 cm high, weight: 1.4 kg.
The oval natural sapphire that centers this elegant ring is a 1.44Ct oval faceted beauty. The center stone is encircled by 12 full cut diamonds, with the approximate total weight of 0.45Ct. The ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The size of the ring is 6 ½ and it can be sized if necessary.
Very beautiful expression 17" ( 43 cm ) French Poupee from around 1865 / 68 with rare body style , bisque under arms and wonderful antique costume .
She has pale bisque rounded swivel head with original bisque shoulder plate , has pretty face expression with blue glass enamel eyes with outer rim , dark painted eyeliner and fine long painted lashes. Feathered brows and inside the head pierced flat ears . Closed mouth with hint of smile at her fine accented lips...
A gold filled heart photo locket with a cross pendant from the 1920s. This 1-3/8 x 1-1/16" (sans bale) locket features fine detail and hand engraving and it has an applied cross on the front and a lined design on the back. It has two photo retaining bezels with celluloid windows and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of patina from use on the back side...
A 14k gold diamond heart shoulder ring from the 1920s or 1930s. This size 7-1/2 ring features a round modern brilliant cut 11 point genuine diamond (calculated) and it has detailed heart designs on the shoulders. The 5/8 x 3/16" setting is white gold fronted and this ring is stamped 14K PAT FL-8. It weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Composed of 27 medallion drops, this impressive, late 19th-century bracelet is a stunning example of New York silversmith George W. Shiebler's Etruscan line. Each medallion bears a classical profile; there are eight different profiles repeated. The medallions are well cast with fine detail, enhanced by oxidation, with only very minor wear...
Fourteen rare multi-colored glass Han beads that can be used as a bracelet or necklace. Size:Between 2cm to 2.2cm each.
Condition: All intact. Needs some cleaning from long burial.
A pair of elegant 14Kt yellow gold starfish earrings from the 1960-s. The diameter of the earrings is ¾”.
Mountains crowned with white snow rise majestically over the misty waters of a winter lake surrounded in dark pine and cedar on this Superb landscape by Nomura Bunkyo. Ink and light color on silk with powdered gold mist. The mounting is all original and top quality, brilliant blue silk border on front in black lacquer frame with fine bronze hardware and entirely backed in patterned blue satin...
A small house shaped incense burner by Mashimizu Zoroku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuzuya Koro. Inside the roof is visible cloth patterns where it was formed over wet sack-cloth. The outside has been scraped with a comb to resemble thatch. Inside a window a scholar gazes out, perhaps expecting a guest, or just contemplating the seasonal changes from the warmth of his abode. It is roughly 10.5 x 9 x 10.5 cm (4 x 3-1/2 x 4 inches) and is in excellent condition...
I have seen only one other of this signed Salvador Teran bracelet. The stones are fitted perfectly with onyx. There are 2 sets of hinges that give a comfortable fit. The face front is 1 1/8th inches tall and tapers to half an inch in the back. A very thick Mexican silver bracelet with a weight of 80 grams. The inside diameter is 2.25in. and will fit most. Certainly should be put on a collectors list of must haves.
Rare to find automaton bisque Bebe Premier Pas .... trade name given by Jules Nicholas Steiner for on beautiful Bebe with Key wind walking mechanism of on 1890 patent by Steiner....... offered and sold by Luxury Paris Doll - Shop " Au Nain Bleu " .
Wonderful and very rare to find all factory original condition automaton doll with well working mechanism and childlike face expression bisque head by Steiner A with rare wire - lever sleep mechanism eyes ........
Full hand stitched antique gray silk dress with beautiful green silk ribbon and silk velvet trim decoration , has wonderful loops and rosette at front and sleeves. The pretty antique gown has rounded neckline with gauze lining inside , short inset sleeves and fitted bodice with centered front of lovely silk velvet rosette decoration included two row of matching trim...
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Very beautiful most hand sewn one of a kind outfit has generally excellent fabric and lace condition from 19th. century and you will never find such the same again.
Fit well for French or German Doll about around .... 23" / 24" ( 59 - 61 cm ) ......
A Bennington 19th century dog handle hunting scene large pitcher...
A Sadler Ye Daintee Ladyee blue teapot from the 1930s 1940s. This 7-1/2" tall light blue teapot is in the form of a crinoline or dainty lady and it has the Sadler stamped mark. It appears to have never been used and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to any...
A Royal Crown Derby Traditional Old Imari 2451 pattern demitasse cup and saucer from the 1930s. This antique 2-1/4" high straight sided cann shaped coffee cup and matching 4-1/2" saucer is entirely hand painted, with no transfer applied. This English bone china cup and saucer has the Derby mark with the year mark for the early 1930s; this pattern was in production from 1902-2014. This cup is in the flat bottom, smooth rim design. It has a deep well on the saucer. We have 6 in stock. This bea...
This very sparkly Old-mine or (European Cut) diamond centers a wonderful 18Kt white gold engagement ring. The weight of the center diamond is 1.23Ct and has I color and VS2 clarity. The Deco style setting is decorated by 64 various size brilliant cut diamonds, which brings the total weight of all diamonds to 1.77Ct. The size of the ring is 6 ½ but it can be sized if needed.
This is one of the most beautiful French Bebe´s by Gaultier which I could offer at the last years ..... she is too cute and special with her gorgeous original Ballerina Costume is this Doll an eye-catcher for everybody !!!
I think you can see on my pictures what I mean...... and it is hard to find the right words to describe how stunning she is !!!! .....is she it ????
On all perfect doll by Gaultier ... France circa 1885 .... in lovely size about 24,5 " ( 62 cm ...
Rare hand wrought 940 silver necklace designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Valentin Vidauretta (1902-55). The necklace weighs 123 grams, 4.3 oz. It has a 16 inch wearable length & is 1 inch wide. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is strong & secure. Hallmarked VALENTIN with the eagle #9 indicating it was designed for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Valentin also designed for William Spratling & Fred Davis during his career. A fascinating chapter on Valentin is included on p. ...
One of the earliest 5 1/2" ( 14 cm ) French Mignonettes by Fernand Sustrac from Paris circa 1875 / 77 in all perfect condition and wearing all original costume !!!
Very beautiful and rare to find slender featured all bisque mignonette which has the rare ball jointed elbows from the Sustrac patents from around 1877 and typical bare feet legs with silk shoes.
She is a pale slender oval face child with swivel head and lovely cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes with ...
Very sweet 23" ( 59 cm ) bisque Bebe by Lanternier & Cie from Limoge ... France ... is all perfect with very sweet and happy face character expression !!
She is in generally perfect condition of bisque , has beautiful rare color original wig and French Body with original body finish ! Has a bisque socket head and large deep blue paperweight sleep eyes that would works very well ! Fine painted lashes and brows ,shaded nostrils and a open mouth with a row of white porcelain teeth be...
14 images spanning two pages each are sandwiched between the silk binding of this two sided accordion album by Zen Priest Inaba Shinden enclosed in the original storage sleeve. The images span from Mount fuji to the Daruma to Zen Circles, each annotated with some verse or Buddhist anecdote. It is in excellent condition, the album (closed) measuring 8-1/4 x 12 inches (21 x 30 cm).
Inaba Shinden (1906-1986) was an important priest of the Rinzai sect of Japanese Buddhism. Born in Aichi, h...
Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White & Enamelled Covered Box
This very attractive covered box was made during the mid 15th century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and elaborately decorated in underglaze blue with a mixture of floral and geometric patterns. It is coated in a crackled glaze on top of which are traces of the original green enamel. Diameter 6.5 cm. Although there is no repair or restoration, there is a chip and a hairline crack to the inner lip of the lower section
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Small Indonesian ceremonial keris forged from steel in one piece with a straight blade, the hilt section in the shape of a sitting figure. Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland. Condition: fine. Dimension: 24.7 cm long, 3.2 cm wide, weight: 82 g.
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...
Early, intricately hand wrought 980 sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet wearable length is 6 3/4" X 1" wide. It weighs 65 grams, 2.3 oz. Beautiful condition & patina. Signed on reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured on p. 229 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Morrill states there that this design "is an early indication ...
A set for 12 mother of pearl handle silver plated fish knives and forks from the 1897-1900 era. This 24 piece set consists of the 7-7/8" fish knives and the 6-3/4" forks. Each piece has a mother of pearl handle with excellent lustre and green and pink flash. The ferrules are unmarked and nicely embossed (they may be silver - we haven't tested them and it wasn't required to mark small, light items). The silver plated fittings (knife blades and forks) have ornate and attractive hand engraving ...
A Beautifully carved tube shaped jade. It is hard to date this piece and cannot say that it is from the Hongshan period (3000BC). It is most likely from a later period as these item are extremely rare. It is not know what these were used for but it is thought to be for the hair ornament to hold the pony tail.
Size: L. 8cm. W. 5cm
Fifteen-piece Japanese Satsuma earthenware tea set consisting of lidded teapot, lidded sugar vessel, lidded creamer, six cups and six saucers. The set is densely decorated with the Kannon, Rakan (Buddhist disciples), and dragon pattern in raised moriage enamels and gilt. “Great Japan Satsuma” mark to base. Meiji period (circa 1900). Teapot: 6 1/4" high x 7 1/4" wide (handle to spout); sugar vessel: 5 1/4" high; creamer: 4 3/4" high; saucer: 5 1/2" diameter; cup: 1 7/8" high x 3 3/4" diam...
This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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